Due to unforeseen challenges with the venue, fees, and Italian regulations, the Chapter of Mats event scheduled for 2026 in Rome, Italy, is cancelled.

Plan on attending another way for our Franciscan family to come together.  You are warmly invited to join us at the 21st Quinquennial Congress in Lexington, Kentucky:
Dates: July 29 – August 2, 2026
Location: Lexington, KY

Early registration begins this August—so mark your calendars and begin planning. Here is a link to all of the information about the Q.